Knesset law toughens criteria for allowing work on Shabbat Haredi Orthodox lawmakers want "Jewish tradition" to be taken into consideration before the state greenlights projects on Saturdays. December 26, 2017 10:23 am
Haredi Orthodox minister resigns post over Shabbat railway work Health Minister Yaakov Litzman of the United Torah Judaism resigned over the 'desecration of Shabbat,' but his party will remain in the government. November 26, 2017 10:31 am
Male Yeshiva U students can be fined $150 for skipping prayers on Shabbat Among the rules are attending all prayer services, meals and “all scheduled programs.” November 9, 2017 2:15 pm
Israel’s Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit that called for public transportation on Shabbat September 11, 2017 2:10 pm
Public transportation on Shabbat is not essential need, Israeli government tells Supreme Court September 5, 2017 3:19 pm
Rabbi reportedly lets Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner fly with president on Shabbat May 19, 2017 6:18 am